Archival Resources: Welcome

In this guide you will learn:

1. What is an archives?
2. Why use primary sources in research?
3. Who can help you?
4. What is a primary resource?
5. Where can you look for primary resources within ASU's archives?
6. How to analyze primary resources?
7. How to cite your research?

Archival resources are used by a variety of industries and fields. Below are examples of degree programs offered by ASU that would often use archival resources.

• Communications 
• Criminal Justice 
• English
• History
• Political Science
• Social Work
• Sociology
• Education
• Health & Information Science